1980 National Revenue Tennis Classic Explained

Date:August 4–10
Edition:11th
Prize Money:$75,000
Draw:32S / 16D
Surface:Hard / outdoor
Location:Columbus, Ohio, United States
Venue:Buckeye Boys Ranch
Champs: Bob Lutz[1]
Main Name:Columbus Open

The 1980 National Revenue Tennis Classic, also known as the Buckeye Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Buckeye Boys Ranch in Grove City, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from August 4 through August 10, 1980. Seventh-seeded Bob Lutz won the singles title, his second at the event after the inaugural edition in 1970.[2] [3]

Finals

Singles

Bob Lutz defeated Terry Rocavert 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

Brian Gottfried / Sandy Mayer defeated Peter Fleming / Eliot Teltscher 6–4, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1980 Columbus – Singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. News: Lutz defends title in Revenue Classic . Lancaster Eagle-Gazette . August 11, 1980 . 12 . Newspapers.com . limited.
  3. Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1981. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020342. 27, 121. John Barrett.